List the functions of the skin

What will be an ideal response?


The skin serves as a barrier to microorganisms and foreign bodies, temperature regulator, protection from dehydration, environmental sensor; it also synthesizes vitamin D from sunlight and excretes toxins.

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Rural paramedics can improve or maintain good communications with their hospitals by spending time there and requesting to sit in on relevant in-service ________________________________ ________________________________ for the hospital staff

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You suspect that your patient is suffering from angina pectoris. What signs or symptoms would you expect to see with this condition?

A) Chest pain that is not relieved with nitroglycerin B) Chest pain that is relieved with nitroglycerin C) Chest pain that is not relieved with rest D) Chest pain that radiates to the leg

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A pacemaker is a device that produces electrical impulses that stimulate the heart. This process is called _____________

A. pacing the heart B. stabilizing the heart C. decreasing a high heart rate D. repairing a non–life-threatening dysrhythmia

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Which ligament prevents anterior movement of the tibia in relation to the femur?

A) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) B) posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) C) medial collateral ligament (MCL) D) lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

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